Dimitri Murrath has been playing with the German-based Esmé Quartet since its U.S. tour in March two thousand twenty-three. The other members are South-Korean violinists Wonhee Bae and Yuna Ha and cellist Yeeun Heo. “We are very excited to announce Dimitri Murrath has joined [us]... the very first rehearsal, we felt such a deep musical connection that we were so pleased to share our music together on stage with him!” the quartet posted on Facebook. Born in Brussels, Murrath is a graduate of the Yehudi Menuhin School, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and New England Conservatory (NEC), studying with Natalia Boyarsky, David Takeno, and Kim Kashkashian.

Since winning first prize at the Primrose International Viola Contest and second prize at the First Tokyo International Viola Competition, he's performed regularly at the Kennedy Center, Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Kioi Hall, and Théâtre de la Ville. In two thousand-twelfth, he became a laureate of the Juventus Festival, and in two thousand-fourteenth, was an Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient. As an educator, Murrath spent nine years on the viola and chamber music faculty at NEC, and has served on the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music since two thousand seventeen.

“Murrath brings with him a wealth of experience and artistry that truly inspires us and we can’t wait to continue our journey with him. We'd love to wish all the best for (previous violist) Jiwon for her future endeavors,” the grouping continued. “Welcome Dimitri to the Esmé Quartet, Inc.!”